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Roam For the Holidays: Grindr Offers Free Access to Their Popular Travel Feature

Viiv Healthcare sponsoring 12 free days of Roam on Grindr

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Grindr, the world’s largest social network for the LGBTQ+ community, announced today that Roam—its feature enabling users to explore and connect with locals worldwide—will be available at no cost for 12 days this holiday season.

Launched earlier this year, Roam has already helped thousands of people explore new cities, plan trips, and connect with locals ahead of their arrival. Typically offered at $5.99 per hour, this December, users can experience the freedom and excitement of Roam at no cost, sponsored by ViiV Healthcare.

“The holiday season is all about connection,” said George Arison, CEO of Grindr. “By making Roam available at no charge, we’re giving our community the freedom to connect wherever they are—or wherever they’d like to be. We’re thrilled to partner with ViiV Healthcare to offer this benefit in the U.S., spreading extra joy and meaningful connections this holiday season.”

From December 22 to January 2, people on Grindr in the U.S. can experience Roam free of charge. To get started, open Grindr, navigate to the sidetray, tap “Roam,” select any destination, and activate the feature. Your profile will appear on the local grid in that area, letting others know you’re visiting virtually and ready to connect—whether you’re planning a trip, preparing to move, or simply curious about life in a different destination.

About Grindr Inc.

With more than 14.5 million monthly active users, Grindr (NYSE: GRND) has grown to become the Global Gayborhood in Your Pocket™, on a mission to make a world where the lives of our global community are free, equal, and just. Available in 190 countries and territories, Grindr is often the primary way for our users to connect, express themselves, and discover the world around them. Since 2015 Grindr for Equality has advanced human rights, health, and safety for millions of LGBTQ+ people in partnership with organizations in every region of the world. Grindr has offices in West Hollywood, the Bay Area, Chicago, and New York. The Grindr app is available on the App Store and Google Play.

About ViiV Healthcare

ViiV Healthcare is a global specialist HIV company established in November 2009 by GSK (LSE: GSK) and Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) dedicated to delivering advances in treatment and care for people living with HIV and for people who could benefit from HIV prevention. Shionogi became a ViiV shareholder in October 2012. The company’s aims are to take a deeper and broader interest in HIV and AIDS than any company has done before and take a new approach to deliver effective and innovative medicines for HIV treatment and prevention, as well as support communities affected by HIV. For more information on the company, its management, portfolio, pipeline, and commitment, please visit viivhealthcare.com.

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From December 22 to January 2, people on Grindr across the globe can experience Roam, a popular new feature, free of charge.
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